A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast at Southwold in Suffolk on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.68m, peaking at 1.10m, while the River Fromus at Saxmundham climbed 0.13m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, on Sunday 25th October. We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.98mAODN at 8:30pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 1.0m above tide tables, Wind Force 7, Westerly The high tide tomorrow morning is expected to be as high with a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.96mAODN at 8:15am, Monday 26th October, which is 0.82m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, South Westerly. We are closely monitoring the situation . Av
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +1.68m | 1.10m |
| Saxmundham | River Fromus | +0.13m | 1.27m |
| Huntingfield | Huntingfield Watercourse | +0.10m | 1.38m |